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Silver Dollar Tree - Eucalyptus cinerea

Name: Silver Dollar Tree - Eucalyptus cinerea
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Silver Dollar Tree - Eucalyptus cinerea- 14cm
Price: 18.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Eucalyptus cinerea is a popular Australian native known for its striking juvenile foliage rounded, silver grey leaves commonly used in floral arrangements. As the tree matures, the foliage transitions to elongated adult leaves while maintaining its soft silver colour. It is highly valued as a feature tree for open spaces, windbreaks and large landscapes, but can also be grown in oversized containers when maintained at a smaller size. With moderate growth, low maintenance needs and broad landscape versatility, it is a standout choice for both native and contemporary designs.

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Pot size:

14cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun.

Size

Approx. 10-25m high x 4-10m wide.

Water

Medium, keep moist during extended dry periods.

Uses

Feature tree, windbreaks, screening, cut foliage, native gardens, broad open landscapes, large containers.

Description

Eucalyptus cinerea, also known as the Argyle Apple or Silver Dollar Gum, is an evergreen Australian native with exceptional ornamental foliage. Its rounded juvenile leaves are widely used in floristry and landscape design for their texture and silver tone. The tree naturally develops a strong trunk with a spreading to upright canopy, making it well suited to open areas, rural properties and wind prone sites. Although capable of reaching large sizes, it can be kept smaller through pruning or container culture.

Key Features:

Iconic rounded silver grey juvenile foliage used in cut flower arrangements.
Attractive specimen tree for open landscapes and gardens.
Native Australian species with low maintenance requirements.
Moderate growth rate and adaptable in large containers.
Provides strong structure and visual contrast in the landscape.
Suitable for windbreaks, screening and broad streetscapes.
Evergreen foliage with year round ornamental value.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well drained loam or sandy soil, avoid waterlogged conditions.
Light: Full sun for best form and foliage colour.
Watering: Medium keep moist during extended dry periods, particularly when young.
Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser annually for strong growth and flowering.
Maintenance: Can be shaped or coppiced to maintain smaller size or encourage juvenile foliage.
Flowering: Grown for its rounded silver grey foilage.

Landscaping Ideas

Eucalyptus cinerea is ideal as a feature tree in large gardens, rural properties or open landscapes where its silver foliage can be fully appreciated. It performs well as a windbreak or screening tree and pairs beautifully with other natives such as grevilleas, callistemons and leptospermums. Its distinctive juvenile foliage also makes it popular in foliage focused plantings, contemporary gardens, and floral harvesting zones. In oversized containers, it can bring height and architectural texture to courtyards and large patios.

Expert Tip

Regular pruning resets the plant back to juvenile form. If left unpruned, the tree transitions to taller habit and narrow adult leaves.

FAQ's

Q: Does it keep the round juvenile leaves?

Yes, especially when pruned or coppiced regularly.

Is it suitable for small gardens?

Not usually, unless maintained in a large container.

Q: Is it frost hardy?

It is frost tender when young; protect during establishment.

Q: Can it be used for cut foliage?

Yes, its juvenile leaves are highly valued in floristry.

Q: How fast does it grow?

Moderate growth rate under full sun and well drained soil.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Silver Dollar Tree - Eucalyptus cinerea

$23.95

$18.95

On sale